Operation Manual

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Information-Mapping Conventions

Several conventions are used to present information concisely and in an

easily referenced format.

Numbered procedures—A procedure is a sequence of steps that

performs a task. In this guidebook, each step is numbered in the order

in which it is performed. No other text in the guidebook is numbered;

therefore, when you see numbered text, you know you must perform

the steps sequentially.

“Bulleted” lists—If several items have equal importance, or if you

may choose one of several alternative actions, this guidebook precedes

each item with a “bullet” (

) to highlight it—like this list.

Tables and charts—Sets of related information are presented in tables

or charts for quick reference.

Keystroke Examples—The Getting Started examples provide

keystroke-by-keystroke instructions, as do examples identified with a

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Reference Aids

Several techniques have been used to help you look up specific information

when you need it. These include:

A chapter table of contents on the first page of each chapter, as well as

the full table of contents at the front of the guidebook.

A glossary at the end of this section, defining important terms used

throughout the guidebook.

An alphabetical table of functions and instructions in Appendix A,

showing their correct formats, how to access them, and page references

for more information.

Information about system variables in Appendix A.

A table of error messages in Appendix B, showing the messages and

their meanings, with problem-handling information.

An alphabetical index at the back of the guidebook, listing tasks and

topics you may need to look up.